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The .JSON file extension refers to JavaScript Object Notation File types also commonly referred to as JSON file types. Json files, when first introduced revolutionized the programming paradigm as earlier data exchange was only possible using serial input and output. Json provides an alternative approach to data access.
Json file structure is designed in such a way that it allows the transfer of data in a human readable format. It uses the concept of key-value pairing for data structure. It is also popular because it is language independent. Thus JSON is a widely popular data exchange method used in Javascript.
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JSON file extension is used by JavaScript Object Notation files, which are used for sending structured data over networks. JSON file stores simple data structures that can encode any type of information. Data is stored in human-readable text format.
Sharing data over the network
JSON format is used mainly or exchanging data, usually between servers and web apps. JSON files are seldom present on local disk, although some applications use this format. Google+, for example, saves user profile data as JSON file, and Mozilla Firefox uses this format to save bookmarks.
Revolution in programming
Introduction of JSON format in a sense changed industry standards in programming, where data exchanging methods mostly relied on input-output procedures. JSON files are lightweight and store data objects as attribut-value pairs in human-readable text format.
JSON format is language independent
Originally JSON format was used JavaScript programming language, but since 2017 many application programming interfaces (API) support this format. Today, JSON is considered a language independent format and is still gaining in popularity. In fact, it is becoming so popular that many consider it a viable alternative to XML standard. JSON format is mostly used by AJAX-based web apps.
